Lass Words: Who’s flying this plane?

October 4, 2024

Ken Lass, retired Birmingham television news and sports anchor, shares about his fear of flying and why he puts his faith in the “ultimate air traffic controller.”

Latest News: More DR volunteers needed; tips for Pastor Appreciation Month

October 3, 2024

Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper, the sister publication of The Alabama Baptist.

Longtime minister Earnest Ted Elrod Sr. dies

October 3, 2024

Earnest Ted Elrod Sr., a minister for 52 years, died Oct. 1 at Cherokee Floyd Medical Center. He was 85.

Lifeline’s mentorship ministry reminds women they are ‘Worthy’ of God’s redeeming love

October 3, 2024

One of the new programs at Lifeline is a mentoring ministry and biblical study called “Worthy,” which connects to the local church women who have experienced unplanned pregnancy or who are post-abortive.

States hard-hit by Helene need more volunteers; Alabama to offer 2 training sessions

October 3, 2024

If you’re a trained disaster relief volunteer, you’re needed for the effort to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. If you’re not trained yet, there are two opportunities to get trained – one this weekend and one later this month.

Someone You Should Know — Tom and Beverly Toone

October 2, 2024

Tom and Beverly Toone of Birmingham see their mission as serving. Since the 1980s they have worked as “doers” in different missions projects at their church and with the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association.

Cycling group set to begin 500 mile ride to raise money, tour churches

October 2, 2024

Cycling group set to begin 500 mile ride — from Huntsville to Orange Beach called the Bama Rama 500 — to raise money, tour churches. The ride will take seven days and go through Gadsden, Oxford, Auburn and Troy, among other cities.